Pence family friend makes trip to witness inauguration

In just a few hours, former Indiana Governor and Columbus-native Mike Pence takes the oath of office to become Vice-President of the United States. Ben Jackson is in Washington D.C. with his family to witness the event. Jackson explains that he has known the Pence family for years…

Jackson says that the relationship between he and the Pence family remained…

Jackson says that, even then, he knew that Pence had the capability and drive to go far in politics.

In addition to being there for the new Vice-President, Jackson says that his family is there to support “The Sound of North” marching band. Jackson explains that he has two children who attend Columbus North, as well as a wife who works there.

You can hear the inauguration live on NewsTalk 1010 WCSI beginning at 11:30 a.m. Friday.